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INSCRIPTIONS 



FROM THE OLD BURYING GROUND 



SAUGUS CENTRE. 



COPIED BY JOHN T. MOULTON. 



[From the Historical Collections of the Essex Institute, Vol. xxv.] 






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INSCRIPTIONS 

FROM THE OLD BURYING GROUND AT SAUGUS CENTRE. 



COPIED BY JOHN T. MOULTON. 



It will be well for those who are searching the Lynn 
records for genealogical information torememl^er that many 
of the Lynn families there represented were residents of 
w^hat is now the town of Saugus, once the third parish of 
Lynn, and that these inscriptions are of interest as relat- 
ing to the early history of those Lynn families. 

A few rods northerly from the railroad station at Sau- 
gus Centre, the highway is divided, one part leading di- 
rectly to the woolen mills situated at the head of tide water 
on Saugus river, the other part turning abruptly to the 
westward and leading towards Wakefield and Melrose. 
At this corner of the highways is the old burying ground 
of the third parish of Lynn. 

The meeting house was built in 1737 on land given by 
William Taylor for the purpose ; the spot where it was 
built is now the village square or common and this Inu-ial 
ground is a part of the land included in that gift. With- 
out doubt it was first used for burial purposes shortly after 
the date of the conveyance for parish uses. The oldest 
inscription found bears date of 1741. Previously all the 
interments for the town of Lynn had been made in the old 
ground at the westerly end of Lynn Common. 

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The town of Saugus, or what is now so called, was made 
a separate parish January 27, 1749-50, and set off from 
Lynn and incorporated as a town February 17, 1815. 

There is but one other Cemetery in the town, and this 
is situated southerly from the railroad station, on the way 
to East Saugus. It is the one now in common use. 



Young men too must die. 

Sacred to the memory of Lemuel Allen, only son of 
Mr. Lemuel & Mrs. Mary Allen, who died Sept. 22, 
1793, ^t. 17 years. 

The dear delights we here enjoy 
We fondly call our own, 
Are but short favors borrowed now 
To be repaid again. 

Charles F. Alden, died Aug. 14, 1848, aged 22 yrs. & 
7 mos. 

George W. Alden, Co. C, 35th Mass. Regt., killed at 
battle of Antietam, Sept. 17, 1862, aged 34 years. 

He early called, tho' hearts were riven 

And fond hopes torn away : 

He had his place prepared in heaven 

And might no longer stay. 

In heaven we meet him — not as here 

Where sin and sorrow reign : 

There — where are smiles without a tear. 

There shall we meet again. 

Ruth, wife of John H. Alden, died Oct. 20, 1852, aged 
29 years. 

Betsey, wife of John Alden, died Jan. 17, 1871, aged 
40 years, 4 mos. 



BURYING GROUND AT SAUGUS CENTRE. 3 

Joseph W., died Sept. 20, 1835, sb. 4 yrs. 5 mos. 
Merinda Ann, died Mch. 24, 1837, ge. 2 yrs. 2 days. 
Children of John & Elizabeth Alden. 

In memory of Mrs. Mary M. Brackett, wife of Mr. 

Rufus Brackett, who died Jnly 1, 1814, ^t. 21. 

Consuming sickness spoiled her lovely form, 
And death resign'd her to the kindred worm. 
The day approaches when the Saints shall rise 
In glorious triumph and ascend the skies. 

In memory of Miss Hannah, daughter of Mr. John & 
Mrs. Jane Ballard who died Nov. 2, 1826, ^t. 43 years. 

I leave the world without a tear 
Save for the friends I hold so dear : 
To heal their sorrows, Lord, descend, 
And to the mourning prove a friend. 

Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Mary Boardman, who 

died Sept. 14, 1805. Aged 73 years. 

Our life is ever on the wing 
And deatli is ever nigh ; 
The moment when our lives begin, 
We all begin to die. 

This humble monument is inscribed to the memory of 
a beloved father, a respected citizen & an honest man : 
Mr. Ezra Brown, who died Feby. 19th, 1829, 2E. 78 yrs. 

He proved what virtue was & now his Lord 
Has shown to him how well he can reward. 

In memory of Mary, wife of Ezra Brown, who died 
Sept. 6, 1849, set. 86. 

Sacred to the memory of Mr. Aaron Boardman, who 
died Nov. 11, 1799. Aged 74 years. 

The waves of trouble, how they rise. 
How loud the tempests roar: 
But death shall land our weary souls 
Safe on the heavenly shore. 



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Mr. John Burrage Boardman, died April 24, 1803, 

JEtat. 23. 

When blooininnj youth is snatched away 
By death's resistless hand, 
Our hearts the mournful tribute pay 
What pity must demand. 

Here lyes buried ye body of Mr. William Bordnian 
who departed this life Oct. y« 10 A. D. 1753, in y« 68th 
year of his age. 

In memory of William Boardman who died Nov. 6, 
1847. aged 75 yrs & 6 mos. 

Cut down & withered in an hour 
Thy soul has fled to worlds above. 
Beneath this stone iu death's embrace 
Thy body fluds a resting place. 

In memory of Mr. Ebenezer Boardman, who died Oct. 
25, 1845. aged 35 years. 

O monster death, why hast thou called away 

A brother and a son from life's glad day? 

In vain we ask, but hope points us above 

Where we shall share with him God's endless love. 

In memory of Mr. Samuel Bridden who died March 9, 
1810. aged 65 years. 

Andrew W. son of Andrew & Sarah B. Buzzell died 
May 25, 1842. Aged 2 years, 8 mos & 12 days. 

In memory of Miss Mary Brown who died July 14, 
1841. aged 74 years. 

'Tis finished : the conflict is past 

The immortal spirit is fled : 

Her work is accomplished at last, 

And now she's entombed with the dead. 

In memory of Nancy wife of James Breirley, died May 



BURYING GROUND AT SAUGUS CENTRE. 5 

3, 1836 aged 43 years. Also Alice their daughter, died 
Aug. 28, 1841 aged 28 years. 

James Breirley died June 17, 1867. ^t. 73 yrs. 

In memory of Nancy Copp, wife of Samuel Copp, Obt. 
June 10th, 1805. ^t. 20. 

Adieu ! thou dear departed soul, 
Thou go'st from hence to Christ above, 
There to partalve of endless bliss 
And celebrate redeeming love. 
We mourn thy sudden, swift remove 
From each and all enjoyment here; 
When Christ commands we must obey 
Without a murmur or a tear. 

Sacred to the memory of David Capen, who died Feby. 
2, 1850. ^t. 68. 

Sacred to the memory of Lucy wife of David Capen who 
died June 26, 1847. ^t. 70. 

In memory of Thomas G. Capen, son of David and 
Lucy Capen, who died July 3, 1836. ^t. 27. 

Yes, thou hast gone! vpe feel thy loss 
But know that this is gain to thee : 
For earth indeed was counted dross 
Compar'd with Heaven eternally. 

Thomas G. Capen, son of Thomas and Elizabeth Capen, 
died Sept. 18, 1837, ^t. 15 ms. 

In memory of Miss Ruth Coats, ob. Sept. 11, 1800, 
aged 20 years. 

Farewell, bright soul, a short farewell, 
Till we shall meet again above, 
In the sweet groves where pleasures dwell 
And trees of life bear fruits of love. 



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In memory of Philena CLarke, dau. of David and Harriet 
Atherton, died March 18, 1839, aged 3 months & 6 days. 

Sleep on dear babe and take thy rest 
God called thee home, he thought it best. 

Erected to the memory of Abner Cheevcr, Esq., aetat. 
72. Died April 22, 1796. 

Zeliite B. Cheever, died May 11, 1873, ^t. 76 years, 

7 mos. 

Nearer my God to thee 
Nearer to Thee. 

Sacred to the memory of Ezekiel Cheever, who died 
April 23, 1810, ^t. 43. 

Hark ! he bids all his friends adieu, 
Some angel calls him to the spheres ; 
Our eyes the radiant soul pursue 
Through liquid telescopes of tears. 

Rachel Cheever, wife of Ezekiel Cheever, died March 
31, 1855, aged 82 years. 

Mother, we bid thee an affectionate earthly farewell. 

In memory of Miss Eachel Cheever, who died April 8, 
1818, aged 20 years. 

Thy sister shall rise again. 

In memory of Miss Lydia Danforth, daughter of Mr. 
Joseph and Mrs. Lydia Danforth, who died Nov. 3"^, 1805, 
in the 2P'year of her age. 

In memory of Mr. Abijah Draper, who died Dec. 21, 
1828. ^t. 25. And by his side an Infant son who died 
April 24, 1829. ^t. 5 months. 

His works are ended and he rewarded. 

In memory of Samuel Worcester, sou of Mr. Joseph 



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and Mrs. Sally Dampney : who died July 22, 1823. ^t. 
1 year, 10 mos. and 2 days. 

Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest, 
God called thee home, he thought it best. 

In memory of Joshua Danforth who died Feby. 3, 1834, 
in the 80*^ year of his age. A soldier of the Revolution. 

My children dear this place draw near 
A father's grave to see : 
Not long ago I was with you, 
And soon you'll be with me. 

In memory of Lydia widow of Joshua Danforth, who 
died May 8, 1845, aged 82 years. 

Earth with all thy loveliness, 
Friends, connections, all farewell; 
Lovelier beauties, dearer friends 
In my Fatlier's mansions dwell. 

Sacred to the memory of Hannah wife of Thomas Fel- 
ton, who died Aug. 19, 1838. Aged 39 years. 

Lord, she was thine if not my own, 
Thou hast not done me wrong : 
I thauli thee for the precious loan 
Afforded me so long. 
Go mourning fuiends, dry up thy tears. 
No cause of grief is needful here : 
There's naught but dust beneath this sod. 
The soul we trust is with its God. 

In memory of Miss Mary Floyd, daughter of Mr. Dan- 
iel and Mrs. Mary Floyd, who departed this life Oct. 
27th, 1805, aged 20 years. 

Friends nor physicians could not save 
My mortal Body from the grave; 
Nor shall the Grave confine me here 
"When my dear Savior shall appear. 

In memory of Mr. Thomas Floyd, died Sept. 17, 1839 



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M. 61. Also, Mrs. Sarah his wife, died Feb. 4, 1844 ^. 
61. 

•'It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good." 

In memory of Noah Fernald, who died April 9, 1831, 
aged 37 years. 

Also, Lydia S. wife of Noah Fernald, died Dec'. 27, 
1842, Aged 52 years. 

Angelina Fernald, died July 23, 1835. Aged 13 years. 

Monument in an inclosure with ^^Feltons, 1850" on fence. 

Cornelius Conway Felton, died July 23, 1849, aged 
65 years. 

Mrs. Anna Morse Felton, died Dec. 27, 1824, aged 42 
years. 

John Brooks Felton, died April 24, 1826, aged 6 years. 

Anna Morse Felton, died Feby. 27, 1832, aged 14^ 
yrs. 

George Edwin Felton, died May 8, 1834, aged 3 yrs. 

Mrs. Lucy Torrey Felton, died Nov. 25, 1835, aged 
41 yrs. 

"A new world has begun." 

In memory of Mary Brackett daughter of Joseph G. 
and Mrs. Hannah Goldthwait, who died Nov. 2, 1828. 
Aet. 1 year and 4 mos. 

In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Grover, who departed 
this life Dec. 16, 1837, in the 61*' year of her age. 

Sleep on dear friend, thy work is done 
God called thee home, thy victory's won. 

The wife of Mr, Asa Grover, 



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In memory of Miss Mehitable, daughter of Asa and 
Elizabeth Grover, died Dec. 10, 1840, in the 45 year of 
her age. 

{Double Stone.) 

In memory of Abigail Hitchings, who died Feb. 28, 
1819, aged 82 years. 

Nathan Hitchings, who died, Oct. 23, 1821, aged 82 
years. A revolutionary soldier. 

In memory of Edward Hone, who died Oct. 23, 1846, 
aged 76 years and 6 mos. 

Tis but a few whose days amount 
To threescore years aud ten ; 
And all beyond that short accouut 
Is soiTow, toil and pain. 

Lydia, widow of Edward Hone, died Feby. 6, 1857. 
aged 79 years & 3 mos. 

Mother, dear mother what words in our ear : 
It is useless to call them, thou canst not be here, 
Alas, thou hast left us, we cannot tell why. 
For a world that is better, above in the sky. 

How oft do we think of thy looks and thy form, 
And a voice that has kept us from danger and harm ; 
The hand that has helped us thro' sickness and pain ; 
But thy face dearest mother, we can neer see again.- 

This humble stone is erected in memory of Mrs. Lydia 
Howard, wife of Mr. Nathaniel Howard, who died Dec. 
1, 1801, aged 25 years.^ 

Mr. Asahel Hitchings, died Oct. 19, 1853, aged 76 
years. 

Mrs. Eunice Hawks„ died April 26, 1853, aged 87 years. 

» Verses illegible. 



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Daniel Hawkes, died May 13, 1847, aged 69 years. 

"We laid you in the grave Father, 
Away from every care : 
May your silent rest be peaceful 
As you slumber, loved one, there. 

Rachel, wife of Daniel Hawkes, died Jany. 29, 1863, 

aged 77 years, 9 mos. 

Though silent in death 
She speaks to us yet; 
Our mother in heaven 
We never forget. 

In memory of Nathan Hawkes, who died Oct. 17, 1824, 
aged 79 years. 

"Neither can they die any more, for they are equal unto the angels : 
and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection." 

In memory of Sarah, wife of Nathan Hawkes, who died 
Dec. 19. 1837, aged 87 years. 

"Marvel not at this for the day is coming in the which all that are 
in the grave shall hear his voice." 

Sacred to the memory of Miss Rachel Hawkes, who 
died April 22, 1833, aged 25 years. 

Tho' cold in dust the perished heart may lie. 
The spark that warmed it once shall never die : 
That shall resist the triumph of decay 
When time is o'er and woi'lds have passed away. 

Sacred to the memory of James Howlett, who died Sept. 
19, 1835, aged 62 years. 

Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Howlett, who 
died Ang. 1, 1843, aged 64 years. 

Here lyes Bnried y^ Body of Deacon Joseph Hauen 
who departed this life March 14*'' Anno Dom'" 1749, in y« 
69"' year of his age. 



BURYING GROUND AT SAUGUS CENTRE. 11 

Here lyes buried y« body of Mr. Samuel Jencks who 
died March 16 A. D. 1745, aged 58 years, 4 mos. & 4 
days. 

Sacred to the memory of a much beloved friend Capt. 
Richard Mansfield, who died May 4*'^ 1824, aged 51 years. 

Peaceful his dust in slumbers blest, 
Angels protect till time shall end ; 
Then waken'd from its hallow'd rest, 
. With Christ to glory shall assend. 

In memory of Mrs. Lydia, Avife of Mr. Richard Mans- 
field, who died Oct^ 2^ 1810. Aet. 33. 

Taught in the school of Christ, with humble mind 
She breath'd her last and left the world resigu'd : 
'Tis his to call our relatives away, 
Tis ours in sweet submission to obey. 

Also, her child, 
Lydia Mansfield, died July 24, 1810, aged 21 days. 

Our Mother. 
Sacred to the memory of Sarah, wife of Richard Mans- 
field, who died Dec. 30, 1816. Aged 29 years. 

Jane, wife of John Putnam, died Oct. 24, 1837, aged 

48 years.^ 

In early life deprived of the care of a liiud and exemplary mother, 
the surviving children erect this monument to perpetuate her endeared 
memory. 



^Lydia, Ist wife of Richard Mansfield (Richard, Robert, Joseph, Joseph, Robert) 
was dau. of Samuel Mansfield (Thomas, Daniel, Daniel, Andrew, Robert) and wife 
Rachel (Roby) of Sauj^us. 

Sally, 2d wife was widow of Parker and dau. of Pearson of Saugus. 

Jane, 3d wife, was widow of Isaac Lewis and dau. of David Tafts of Lynn by 
his 1st wife. After the death of her husband Richard Mansfield she nid. John 
Putnam of Saugus. 

Mary Jane Lewis who is buried beside her was her daughter by her first hus- 
band. 



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In memory of Mary Jane Lewis, died Sept. 18, 1825, 
aged 17 years. 

She sleeps upon the bosom of her God, and in another and better 
world will awake in joy and bliss eternal. 

{Double Stone.) 

Ill memory of two children of Richard and Lydia Mans- 
field. Lydia, died May 7, 1807, aged 13 months. Al- 
so, Lydia, died, May 8, 1808, aged 3 days. 

Ere sin could blight or sorrow fade, 
Death came with friendly care ; 
The opening buds to Heaven coiivey'd. 
And bid them blossom there 

Sacred to the memory of Mr. Samuel Mansfield obt. 
Mar. 1st. 1809. Aet. 59. 

"I must go to him, but he will not return to me." 

Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Rachel, consort of Mr. 
Saml. Mansfield, obt. May 21«' 1809. Aet. 55. 

"It is the Lord, let him do what seemeth him good." 

In memory of Joseph Mansfield, died Feby. 16, 1838, 
aged 48 years. 

death thou hast conquer'd me 

1 by thy dart am slain ; 

But Christ will conquer thee 
And I shall rise again. 

Sacred to the memory of Mr. Thomas Mansfield, who 
died July 17, 1821. Aet. 60. 

"But tho' his breathless body lies 
Consign'd to dust and food for Worms 
Yet Christ shall call him to the skies 
All glorious in celestial form." 



BURYING GROUND AT SAUGUS CENTRE. 13 

In memory of Mrs. Hannah Mansfield, widow of Thomas 

Mansfield, who died Nov. 28, 1832, ae. 75. 

"Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." 

Matt. 5 : 8. 

Sacred to the memory of Eliz. Mansfield, daughter of 
Thomas & Hannah Mansfield, obt. April 12, 1802. Aet. 3. 

Alas, alas, our lovely daughter's gone 
And left her parents in grief to mourn : 
May we her parents to God's will resign 
Wish not to call her back to life again. 

In memory of Thomas Mansfield who died March 12, 
1844, M. 57. 

I am the resurrection and the life. John 2 : 25. 

Betsey Mansfiield wife of Thomas Mansfield, died March 
16, 1862, ^. 79. 

Sacred to the memory of Mr. Moses Mansfield, who de- 
parted this life July 29, 1806. JE. 32. 

Life how vain ! death how solemn I 

Eternity, how real ! Religion, how important! 

Think on these things I 

In memory of Nathaniel Mansfield, who died May 18, 
1842, aged 75 years. 

In memory of Elizabeth, wife of NathaAiel Mansfield, 
who died Mch. 10, 1851, aged 85 years. 

Mr. Amos Mansfield Jr. died June 19, 1846, aged 38 
years. ^^^^ ^^^^^ ^^^ memory be revered 

By one who knew thy worth ; 
By her to whom thou wast endeared 
By strongest ties on earth. 

Sarab Salinda, only child of Amos and Sarah Mans- 
field, died Sept. 25, 1843, aged 4 years & 5 mos. 



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In the cold moist earth we laid her 
When the forest cast the leaf. 
And we weep that one so lovely 
Should have a life so brief. 

{^Monument.) 

( West side.) 

Landlord Jacob Newhall born May 3, 1740. died June 
18, 1816. 

Elizabeth, his wife, died Jany. 8, 1799, aged 55 yrs. 

Jacob Newhall, died June 18, 1816, aged 75. 

"Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord : for they rest from their 
labors and their works do follow them." 

In memory of Mrs. Elizabeth Newhall, consort of Mr. 
Jacob Newhall, who died Jan. 8, 1799, aged 55 years. 

Removed fi'om all the pains and cares of life 
Here rests the pleasing friend and faithful wife : 
Ennobled by the virtues of her mind 
Constant to goodness and in death resigned; 
Sure in the silent sabbath of the grave, 
To taste that tranquil peace she always gave. 

In memory of Miss Sarah Newhall, daughter of Mr. Ja- 
cob and Mrs. Elizabeth Newhall, who died Oct. 25,1792, 
in the 16th year of her age. 

IJear child, enjoy your pleasant rest, 
Your early call God knows is best; 
We'll wipe our tears : our eyes be dry; 
We learn from these we all must die. 

In memory of Lucy Newhall, daughter of Mr. Jacob 
and Mrs. Elizabeth Newhall, who died Nov. 1, 1795, aged 

14. 

Sweet soul we leave thee to thy i-est 
Enjoy thy Jesus and thy God : 
Till we from bonds of clay released 
Fly out and climb the shining road. 



BURYING GROUND AT SAUGUS CENTRE. 15 

In memory of Miss LydiaNewhall, who died Apr. 25, 
1800, aged 21 years. 

Death is a debt to nature due, 
I've paid tlie debt and so must you. 

In memory of William Newhall, who died April 7, 1808, 
£6. 40. 

In memory of Mrs. Susannah Newhall, consort of Wil- 
liam Newhall, who died June 19, 1809, aged 41. 

In memory of Sarah Newhall, daughter of William and 
Susannah Newhall, who died June 29, 1795, aged 3 mos. 

6 days. 

Babes thither caught from womb and breast 
Chiim a right to sing above the rest; 
Because they found that liappy sliore 
They never saw nor sought before. 

In memory of Elizabeth Newhall, daughter of William 
and Susannah Newhall, ob. June 23, 1803, aged 2 yrs 
and 6 weeks. 

So fades the lovely blooming flower, 

Frail, smiling solace of an hour: 

So soon our transient comforts fly, 

And pleasure only blooms to die. 

{JSfewhall Lot, enclosed with stone.) 
Our father, Jacob Newhall, born, Nov. 1, 1780, died 
Jany. 1, 1847, aged 66. 

Our mother, Abigail Newhall, born, Sept. 25, 1778, 
died, Oct. 14, 1852, aged 74 yrs. 

Our sister Betsey M. Newhall, daughter of Jacob and 
Abigail Newhall, born May 12, 1812, died Jany. 29, 1859. 

In memory of William M. Newhall, son of Jacob and 
Abigail Newhall, ob. Dec. 20, 1804, aged 10 mos. 



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There rest in peace, thou lovely babe, 
There sleep in sweet repose : 
And tho' thou molcler with the dust 
Thou'rt fairer than the rose. 

In memory of Joseph Newhall, ob. Oct. 7, 1804, aged 
21. 

And, should thou live the life he lived 
And die his virtuous death, 
Thou'lt feel his pleasures, join his praise 
With sweet celestial breath. 

Susannah wife of Jacob Newhall, died Aug. 27, 1855, 
Aet. 85. 

"She is not dead, but sleepeth." 

In memory of two children of Mr. Jacob Newhall and 
Susan his wife, viz : — 

Sarah, died Sept. 16, 1808, aged 20 raos. 
Charles, died Jany. 30, 1811, aged 5 mos. 

Happy infants, early blest, 
Rest in peaceful slumbers, rest. 

Mrs. Kebecca Oliver, wife of Mr. James Oliver, died 
Apl. 22, 1824. Aet. 56. 

Sleep, till he who came to save 
Shall recall thee from the grave : 
Sleep, till that eternal day. 
Wipe our tears, our griefs away. 

Jane, wife of John Putnam.^ 

Jane C. died Jan. 25, 1819, aged 3 years. 

Luther and Lucius, aged 1 year & 1 month, children 
of Timothy and Catharine Parker. 

Suffer little children to come unto me. 

1 See note to Rich<<. Mansfield. 



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Timothy Parker died Feb. 13, 1833, aged 42 years. 

Catharine his wife died Feb. 10, 1855, aged 63 years 
& 7 mos. V 

Lydia Parker, died June 5, 1838, aged 11 years. 
They are not dead, but sleeping. 

In memory of Caroline Matilda, daughter of Mr. Sam- 
uel & Mrs. Pamelia Parker, who died Sept. 14, 1830. 
Aet. 14 mouths. 

The lovely child so young and fair 
Call'd home at early noon : 
Just come to show how sweet a flower 
In paradise might bloom. 

Charles Everett, died June 21, 1831, aged 3 mos. & 
14 ds. 

George Franklin, died Aug. 12, 1833, aged 16 months, 
children of Samuel & Pamelia Parker. 

Sleep on sweet babes & take your rest 
Your parents tears bedew your sod; 
And early flowers shall deck your grave 
While Angels bear you home to God. 

Id memory of Pamelia Pearson, whodied Oct. 22, 1846, 
Aet. 61. 

In memory of Samuel Pearson who died March 7, 1835, 
Aet. 90. 

In memory of Kesiah, wife of Samuel Pearson, who 
died, Oct. 7, 1831, Aet. 74. 
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In memory of Mr. Joseph Raddiii, who died June 28, 
1818, Aet. 38. 

In memory of Mr. Joseph Raddin, who died July 22, 
1831, Aet. 25 years. 

Beneath this humble stone is deposited tlie remains of 
Mrs. Betsy Radin & child, consort of Mr. Robert Rad- 
din. Obt. Aug. 6, 1802, aged 25. 

My days of trial Oh how few, 

I die to find the gospel true : 

Be wise my friends, your souls to save, 

Attend the warning from the grave. 

V 

Erected in memory of Emily Radin, daughter of Mr. 
Robert and Mrs. Betsey Radin, Obt. June 18, 1802, Aet. 

9 mos. 

Happy the babe who privileged by fate 
To shorter labor and a lighter weight, 
Keceiv'd but yesterday the gift of breath. 
Ordered to-morrow to return to death. 

In memory of Jerusha Raddin, daughter of Mr. Thomas 
and Mrs. Sally Raddin, who died, Nov. 22, 1795, aged 

10 mos. 

Honored parents, fare you well 
My Jesus doth me call : 
I leave you here with God until 
I meet you once for all. 

Here lies buried the body of Mrs. Elizabeth Rams- 
dell who departed this life July 20th 1768. Aged 73 
years. 

Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Nancy, wife of Mr. Jo- 
seph Rowe, who died April 25, 1841, aged 29 years. 

Farewell dear wife, thou art gone to rest, 
Gone to be an heavenly guest ; 
To shout and sing redeemiug love 
With all the heavenly host above. 



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Sacred to the memory of the Rev? Joseph Roby who 
departed this life Jany. 31^' 1803, in the 80"' year of his 
Age and 5P' of his ministry in this Parish. 

Through life a lover of learning and virtue, a sincere 
friend, a kind and affectionate husband and parent, and 
a devoted Christian. 

By a constant practice of the christian and social vir- 
tues, he rendered himself greatly beloved and respected 
in the various walks of domestic life. Reader, would'st 
thou be honored in life and lamented at death, go and do 
likewise. 

No pain, no grief, no anxious fear 
Invade tliese bounds. No mortal woes 
Can reach the peaceful sleeper here, 
Whilst angels watch his soft repose. 
So Jesus sleeps. God's dying son 
Past thro' the grave and blest the bed : 
Then rest dear Saint, till from his throne 
The morning break and pierce the shade. 

Sacred to the memory of M'^ Rachel Roby, late Con- 
sort of the Rev? Joseph Roby who died March 8, 1792. 

Aet. Q6. 

The memory of the just is blessed. 

In memory of Mrs. Zeruiah Roby, Relict of the late 
Rev. Joseph Roby of Lynn. 

She died Jan. 12, 1820. M. 80. 

Piety, virtue and benevolence 

Adorned her life and supported her at death. 

Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. 

In memory of Miss Sarah Roby daughter of the late 
Rev. Joseph Roby, who died March 12, 1818, M. 47. 

Sweet soul, we leave thee to thy rest 
Enjoy thy Jesus and thy God : 
Till we from bands of Clay released 
Spring out and Climb tlie shining Road. 



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In memory of Deacon Ephraim Rhodes, obt. Dec. 29, 
1788. Aged 73. 

The sweet remembrance of the just, 
Shall flourish when they sleep in dust. 

In memory of Deacon Asa Rhodes, who died April 18, 
1842. Aged 92 yrs. 

Also his wives — 

Sarah, died Aug. 12, 1800, aged 44 yrs. 
Elizabeth, died May 1812, aged 60 yrs. 
Mary, died Dec. 26, 1833, aged 79 yrs. 
The memory of the just is blessed. 

Samuel Rhodes, son of Mr. Hezekiah and Abigail Rhodes, 
died Aug. 14, 1741, in ye 7"' year of his age. 

Mary Rhodes, daughter of Mr. Hezekiah & Abigail 
Rhodes, died Aug. 25, 1741, in her 4*^, year. 

Abigail Rhodes, daughter of Mr Hezekiah and Mrs. 
Abigail Rhoades, died Sept. 4, 1741, in her 2^ year. 

Mary Rhodes, daughter of Josiah and Hepzibah Rhodes, 
died Dec. 16, 1743, in her 7**' year. 

In memory of Mr. William Sweetser, who died March 
19, 1811. ^t. 87 years. 

" Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord." 

In memory of Mrs. Lydia Sweetser wife of Mr. Wni. 
Sweetser, who died Oct. 24, 1818. ^t. 83 years. 

The righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. 

In memory of Mr. Samuel Sweetser, who died Aug. 8, 
1815. ^t. 57. 



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Beneath the clods in silent dust 

I sleep, where all the living must : 
When Jesus calls the saints arise, 
With joy ascend the lofty skies. 

In memory of Lydia Sweetser, who died July 22, 1843. 
^t. 83 years. 

Sacred to the memory of Mr. Benjamin Sweetser who 
departed this life, May 8, 1819. ^t. 58 years. 

My life, my all sufficient good 
My portion and my choice : — 
In thee my vast desires 
And all my powers rejoice. 

Sacred to the memory of Mrs. Dorothy, wife of Mr. 
Benjamin Sweetser, who died June 18, 1839. 

Give glory to Jesus our head 
Witli all that incompass his throne : 
A widow, a widow indeed 
A mother in Israel is gone. 

In memory of Harriet wife of Henry Sprague, who died, 
Aug. 24, 1839 in the 24"^ year of her age. 

She is gone and oh ! why should we murmur or weep 
For the few that in Jesus have fallen asleep ; 
She has gone to a worhl to partake of that bliss 
And to share in those joys that she knew not in this. 

Julia Ann M., daughter of Mr. Stephen and Mrs. An- 
gelina Smith, who died Jan. 1, 1829, aged 1 yr., 7 days. 

In memory of Sarah Elizabeth daughter of William and 
Polly Stocker, died January 21, 1833, aged 4 months. 

Sleep on sweet babe and take thy rest 
God called thee home, he said 'twas best : 
Rest in the bosom of his love, 
Soon we shall come thy joys to prove. 



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In memory of Lucy B. Stocker, who died May 6, 1843. 

Aged 27. 

Oh, wipe away that gathering; tear 
No cause of grief is Avitiiessed here : 
There's naught but dust beneath this sod 
The soul, we trust, is with its God. 

— H. S. 1801— 

In memory of Mr. Holmes Sargant, son to Mr Samuel 

& Mrs. Anna Sargeant, who died Nov. 27th, 1801. Aged 

19 years. 

'Tis done, nor let one sigh your bosom heave. 
With much submission still your God adore : 
Cease, my fond parents, cease, nor rashly grieve,' 
Soon shall we meet in heaven, to part no more. 

Here lyes Buried the Body of M'. William Taylor: 
Who departed this Life Janry the 23^ 1769. Aged 72 
years. 

In memory of Edward K. Tuttle, who died Nov. 17, 
1842, ag. 21 yrs., & 4 months. 

Also, Orin Tuttle, who died Oct. 24, 1840, ag. 2 yrs. 
& 9 months. 

Children of Thomas and Nancy Tuttle. 

Sleep, sleep, thou dear departed childi-en, 
Thy parents tears shall wet thy sod : 
Early flowers shall deck thy grave 
While angels bear thee home to God. 

In memory of Thomas Tuttle, who died July 17, 1852, 
ag. 53 yrs. & 6 mos. 

Farewell my wife and children too 
I can no longer stay with you : 
My portion in heaven I wisli to share, 
Prepare for death and meet me there. 



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My family dear this place draw near 
And here my grave to see ; 
Not long ago, I was with you 
Aud soou you'll be with me. 

{Monument.) 

Samuel Tuttle, died Jan. 8, 1858. ^t. 54 yrs. 4mos. 

Benj. F. Tuttle, died April 23, 1866. iEt. 30 yrs. 

& 5 mos. 

Mary Tuttle, died May 5, 1867. M. 64 yrs. 10 mos. 

David, died May 15, 1840. ^t. 9 years. 

Charles W., died May 24, 1840. Aged 4 years. 

Horace, died May 26, 1840. M. 2 yrs. 

Thomas, died April 16, 1843. JE.. 19 yrs. 

George H., died Feby. 17, 1844. M. 18 yrs. 

Samuel L., died March 26, 1848. M. 3 yrs. 

John A., died Sept. 19, 1849. M. 27 yrs. 

Children of Samuel and Mary Tuttle. 

These ties of life and kindred love 

Which Death's cold hand so soon can sever, 

Shall reunited be above 

In one unbroken band forever. 

In memory of Mr. Benjamin Wilson, who died Aug. 
19, 1843. Mi. 75. 

In memory of Mr. Benjamin Williams, died Aug. 27, 
1841 : Aged 63 years. 

Also, Mrs. Ruth, his wife died Nov. 4, 1841 : Aged 
59 years. 

Low in the dust our parents lie, 
And no attentive ear is nigh 
But God to mark our way : 
No hand to wipe away our tears, 
No gentle voice to hush our fears. 
But Christ the Orphan's friend. 



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Here lyes y^ Body of M" Abigail Wait, wife to M"" Jon- 
athan Wait who departed this life April 4"' 1763 in y** 75 
year of her age. 

(^Monument.) 
In memory of Rachel wife of David W. Wyman died 
May 14, 1840, Mi. 30. 

Also, their child Elizabeth Ann died May 10, 1840. ^t. 
5 yrs. & 3 mos. 

Let no ungrateful tear be given 
Or murmui' linger where we lie, 
The weary spirit has but flown 
To brighter lands and milder sky, 
We calmly rest on Heaven's own word, 
Tho' ties so dear are rent in twain : 
Flowers cut thus down in early morn 
Transplanted there shall bloom again. 



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